Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the development of country programmes under the CRA FP with UN Women country offices and country programme coordinators
Manage the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for the delivery of technical assistance, policy advocacy and programme support to programme coordinators in the region;
Manage the development of country project documents under the CRA FP;
Oversee the contextualization/ localization of global programme documents, strategies, and knowledge products, and ensure proper monitoring and reporting of the CRA FP in the region.
Lead the provision of capacity-building support to country programme coordinators
Lead programme coordinators in developing and strengthening policies, projects/ programmes and modalities; and ensuring proper monitoring;
Manage the identification of knowledge and implementation gaps and possible solutions;
Develop, implement and monitor capacity building initiatives;
Lead the provision of technical policy advice to programme coordinators.
Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with stakeholders, regional/ international actors and development partners
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships to achieve CRA FP outcomes;
Build and strengthen close liaisons with relevant donors and other actors supporting CRA FP efforts;
Develop and execute resource mobilization strategies.
Lead the design of strategies to achieve CRA FP outcomes in the region and the development of relevant knowledge products
Lead the provision of policy recommendations and guidance for strategic planning and positioning for the CRA FP;
Lead and provide advice to regional/ national bodies; represent UN Women in interagency groups that influence national policies related to CRA FP outcomes;
Contribute substantively and lead existing thematic and gender equality networks to better connect UN Women and partners;
Lead the research, development, and presentation of analytical reports, research papers, briefing notes, background papers, summaries, correspondence in the CRA FP outcome areas;
Identify promising practices, technical expertise, and strategic opportunities.
Manage knowledge building and sharing for the CRA FP
Identify and disseminate lessons learnt and good practices in collaboration with programme coordinators;
Ensure technical skills and knowledge are shared within and among programme coordinators;
Manage and monitor the regional knowledge platform and innovative approaches in Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
Key Performance Indicators
Timely and quality technical advice and support
Leadership in area of expertise in the region
Quality reports and other strategic documents drafted and submitted in a timely manner
Regular communication and information flow with other UN Women Policy Advisors
Quality strategic documents delivered in a timely manner
Timely and quality knowledge products
Strong relationships with various partners and stakeholders
UN Women is well represented in important meetings on topics related to expertise
Increase in resources mobilized
CompetenciesCore ValuesIntegrity:Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.Professionalism:Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.Respect for Diversity:Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.Core CompetenciesEthics and Values:Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedentsOrganizational Awareness:Build support for the organization and ensure political acumenDevelopment and Innovation:Support staff competence development, and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovationWork in teams: Build and promote effective teams. Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.Communication and Information Sharing: Create and promote an environment for open and effective communicationSelf-management and Emotional Intelligence:Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards othersConflict Management:Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge across the organization and build a culture of knowledge sharing and learningAppropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage riskFunctional Competencies
Outstanding knowledge of the CRA FP outcome areas
Strong knowledge of the region
Knowledge of the UN system
Excellent networking skills
Ability to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to write policy papers, speeches, briefings
Excellent knowledge of programme development, implementation, results based management and reporting
EducationRequired Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as economics or agricultural economics; international development, gender, or environmental studies;; rural sociology, geography, anthropology or agronomy is required.
PhD is an asset.
Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in designing and managing programmes and advocating for women’s economic empowerment in the region;
Experience working on climate resilience agriculture and understanding of its relation to women’s economic empowerment and gender equality;
Substantial experience in policy analysis, and strategic planning;
Demonstrated experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors and civil society organizations internationally and in the field;
Experience working with the UN system is an asset.
Language
Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
Application
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
Previous applicants will be reconsidered and do not have to resubmit new application.
